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Najib
May 15, 2013 09:24
You can zoom in to any spot on the planet and watch the same three-decade timelapse unroll. Try it . Since the 1970s, NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey have been amassing satellite images of every inch of our planet as part of the Landsat program. Over time, the images reveal a record of change: of cities expanding, lakes and forests disappearing, new islands emerging from the sea off the coast of rising Middle East…
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Najib
May 15, 2013 08:40
I always enjoy reading Joumana Haddad's articles. This one's hilarious yet so true. Lebanese people do not queue. This aversion to waiting patiently for their turn in anything, at any given time and place, is so common, so "natural" and innate, that you'd think it's written somewhere in their genes: The Swedish are blond. The Chinese have slanted eyes. And the Lebanese don't, won't, can't queue. It is a scientific fact. Every single day, I…
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Najib
May 15, 2013 04:17
As I stated in a previous post, I went to meet Sir Richard Branson today and had the chance to ask him few questions. Here's what I asked and what he told me in brief: Questions: 1- What do you think about the Lebanese authorities and the way they condemn and ban music, movies and books? Do you find it justifiable specially that you were among the first few people to sponsor and sign controversial…
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Najib
May 14, 2013 10:58
Spotted today morning Thank you Mazen!
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12 years ago
Picture courtesy of Skyscraper City I can’t believe they actually attacked him for taking pictures! WTF? I saw a hole in the fence and tried to take a few shots. Nothing was visible but bulldozers. ...
Food
12 years ago
Picture from KevinInTheKingdom I would have picked Kababji over Barbar. Beirut is a cosmopolitan city where food standards are high. When it comes to kebabs, Barbar is a Beirut institution. It’s a snack bar with ...
Events
12 years ago
Picture via Sports-Leb Event Description: Skydiving Concept: “Participation & Shows” Location: Hamat Air Base, North Lebanon Date: From the 9th till the 25th of August 2013 Daily Time: From 10:00am till 6:00pm Altitude: Above 4,200 ...
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12 years ago
Good Job Sareen! This picture was uploaded yesterday night by Minister Sehnaoui on Instagram with the below text: I introduce to you Super Geek. A young Lebanese Geek turned Super Hero He’s into high tech ...